Good morning, Anchorage.

Nuvision Credit Union and Peppercini's Catering partner with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots to host Kids Day at the BallPark on Sunday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. at Mulcahy Baseball Stadium, offering tickets at Fairview Recreation Center (1121 E 10th Ave) until 4:30 p.m. and giveaways for veterans, Alaska Club members.

A new Anchorage cafe now welcomes locals with fresh pastries and friendly conversation and is designed to host community events that bring neighbors together.

The venue is set to become a comfortable hub for gathering.

A house in Tolhurst Court caught fire early Thursday morning (around 5:15 a.m.) and left a family of 16 without a home, though all were safely evacuated.

Early Thursday, a Kenai woman was seriously injured when a brown bear with cubs entered her yard and she fired shotgun rounds to protect her dogs (she was medevaced to an Anchorage hospital) as the bear attacked her.

Best-selling romance author Julia Quinn will visit Loussac Library and Chugiak-Eagle River Library on Oct.

16 and 17 for free public events that include a moderated Q&A and limited book signing (reservations open Oct. 1).

The Anchorage School Board appropriated over $11 million from the state to fund nearly 60 teaching positions, coordinators in Indigenous and special education, student activities, and extra transportation costs.

The district, which recalled all 259 former teachers, will also pilot a new English curriculum this fall.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has culled over 250 bears over four springs in Southwest Alaska to protect caribou calves and help reopen hunting, although critics question whether the modest herd growth justifies the nearly $3 million spent (concerns remain about the tactic spreading to federal lands).

Pacific gray whales are washing ashore in high numbers after climate change has reduced their food, with 145 found dead so far this year, including 13 in Alaska.

Anchorage marine conservation professor Rick Steiner urged NOAA to relist the species+ warned that if no action occurs next month, the matter will go to court.

The federal government agreed to ease oil and gas leasing rules in the Arctic refuge until equipment covers 2,000 acres (according to state and legal officials), a move that could boost domestic energy efforts.

Ty Dolla $ign Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Williwaw Social Outdoors — Tickets from $143 — Experience the unforgettable vibe of Ty Dolla Sign in Anchorage.

Summer Concert Series - Good Company at Stephenson Park

7-8:30 p.m. — Stephenson Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

6th Annual Ship Creek Coho Rodeo

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Bait Shack — $25 entry fee — Compete for cash prizes in a community fishing derby for silver salmon on the banks of Ship Creek.

Cuddy Park Summer Concert Series Featuring Nervis Rex

7-8:30 p.m. — Cuddy Family Midtown Park — Free entry — Enjoy live local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

Family Paint Night

6-8 p.m. — Ravens Ring Brewing Company — Supplies included — Create a colorful seasons-themed painting in a fun, welcoming environment.

Split the Pot drawing

A $2,000 minimum jackpot is guaranteed. The pot will increase when $4000 in sales is exceeded. Sales end at midnight 7/31/26. For the month of July Local 71 is running a Split the Pot raffle to fund the Local 71 Scholarship & Training Fund. The self-perpetuating fund provides a program of scholarships to assist eligible Local 71 Members and their families in furthering their professional training, certifications, licenses, and education.

Anchorage Tattoo Expo 2026

11 a.m. — Sheraton Anchorage Hotel — Tickets available at the door — Experience live tattooing by over 80 award-winning artists at Alaska's premier tattoo expo.

Hippie Sabotage & Waka Flocka Flame Live

6-9 p.m. — Williwaw Social — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying performances by Hippie Sabotage and Waka Flocka Flame in downtown Anchorage.

Dave Nihill: Live in Anchorage

7-11 PM — Wilda Marston Theatre — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the comedic journey of Dave Nihill from Ireland to the world.